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Lesley-Anne Down made £175 an episode on Upstairs, Downstairs, but earned a fortune in LA

Lesley-Anne got $150,000 for Hanover Street and $200,000 for The First Great Train Robbery. But CBS paid her $250,000 to not go to another network for a year.

The 16 hottest new plays and musicals to see this summer

Mnemonic The ice-man cometh again: Complicité’s 1999 marvel about memory, technology and identity, part-inspired by the 1991 discovery of Europe’s oldest known natural mummy (Ötzi), is resurrected by Simon McBurney with a few old faces (Complicité stalwart Tim McMullan) among the new (Khalid Abdalla, who was Dodi Fayed in The Crown). National’s Oli...

Taylor Swift asks concert venues to provide the most relatable items, including Diet Pepsi and Ben & Jerry's ice cream

Frankly, it just sounds like our latest Tesco haul

Iconic 00s band would ‘happily never hear hit song again'

'I'm very happy never to hear that song again...'

A release date has been confirmed for Downton Abbey 3

Here's everything we know so far

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror - ‘Love me a creepy Hugh Grant character,’ wrote one fan on social media

12 pop stars who had ‘normal jobs’ before they became famous

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

And, no, we're not counting NSYNC or Spice Girls.

Lisa Kudrow says she’s rewatching Friends to remember Matthew Perry

Lisa Kudrow says she’s rewatching Friends to remember Matthew Perry - Kudrow has previously admitted she couldn’t watch reruns of the hit sitcom because she was ‘mortified’ by her performance

Irish-language rappers draw 'headline-worthy' crowd at Glastonbury against the odds

In a morning timeslot when most respectable Glastonbury-goers would usually be in bed, Irish-language rappers Kneecap drew what stage organisers described as a headline-worthy crowd to the area.

Dolly Parton recruited by Ryan Reynolds after learning about Welsh heritage

Dolly Parton has said she was "tickled" to learn about her Welsh heritage in an upcoming documentary.

6 Popular Mario Fan Theories

From the identity of the Shy Guy to Wario's backstory, these are the most popular Mario fan theories that have appeared throughout the years.

Robert Glenister interview: ‘Many men of a certain age feel let down by the system’

In the past few years, whenever a psychological thriller or a crime drama was shown on TV, Robert Glenister has found himself having a minor crisis. “I’d think: ‘Why am I not in this show? What’s the problem?’ And then I realise that everyone on screen is 45 or younger. And I go: ‘Oh of course! I’m 64!’.” The easygoing star of two of the BBC’s best...

Diaries of actor who inspired character of Withnail to be auctioned in London

“I must have some booze!” So goes the famous line exclaimed by Richard E Grant in his turn as the title character in the cult classic Withnail and I. And judging by recently unearthed diaries kept by one of the struggling actors the film was based on, it’s clear to see how that kind of dialogue came so easy. Vivian MacKerrell had few acting credits, but his major contribution to film is in the hedonistic antics that inspired the movie, written...

I Am: Celine Dion – A cross between Spinal Tap, Sunset Boulevard and a harrowing medical documentary

There has never been a music documentary like I Am: Celine Dion, a weirdly compelling yet discombobulating cross between Spinal Tap, Sunset Boulevard and a harrowing medical journey. A day after watching it, I’m still not sure how I actually feel about it. It is routine for showbusiness documentaries to proclaim that we have never seen their star l...

‘A stone-cold masterpiece’: The Raid is one of the best action flicks ever made

In a little over a decade, The Raid has established itself as an action movie classic. The fierce Indonesian film raised eyebrows upon its release in 2011, thanks to its high levels of violence and the mind-boggling martial arts skill of its cast. Gaining fans far outside the reach of a cult movie, many of the stars of The Raid have gone on to appear in everything from Star Wars to Mortal Kombat to John Wick. The Raid opens as a squad of police...

The top 16 Jane Austen adaptations, from Pride and Prejudice to Persuasion

The top 16 Jane Austen adaptations, from Pride and Prejudice to Persuasion - Some of the best costume dramas on the big and small screen were adapted from an Austen classic, including the BBC’s 1995 TV series ‘Pride and Prejudice’, which catapulted Colin Firth to fame. Charlotte Cripps picks the biggest successes

Nostalgic 80s TV show finally available to stream as fans celebrate its return

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong -

20 songs you didn’t know were written by other artists

It's no secret that music artists don't always write their own songs. Some artists started their careers as songwriters for other musicians before their singing careers took flight. Here are 20 songs written by other big names in the music industry.

New Lara Croft Tomb Raider game: Everything we know so far

In 2022, Crystal Dynamics revealed a new Lara Croft game currently known as Tomb Raider Next which is being backed by Amazon and being developed in Unreal Engine 5. When it releases, it will be the first entry in the mainline series since Shadow of the Tomb Raider back in 2018 which wrapped up a much darker, grittier trilogy of games starring Lara ...

Dolly Parton scheme giving children free books attacked as ‘white saviourism’

Dolly Parton has been accused of “white saviourism” for giving millions of free books to poor children. The reading scheme, called Imagination Library, was launched by the country and western star in the US more than three decades ago. It now operates in the UK, Ireland, Canada and Australia, and has been lauded for helping to drive up literacy rat...

20 iconic TV shows that almost didn’t get made

Imagine a world without your favorite television show. That was almost the reality for these 20 iconic series.

Cyndi Lauper faces mixed reactions at Glastonbury as crowd walk out

Cyndi Lauper took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Saturday afternoon, but not everyone at Worthy Farm was impressed as many fans decided to walk out of her set

Greatest theme park rides based on movies

These days, you can do a lot more than just watch movies. You can play the game based on them. You can read fan-fiction adventures inspired by them. You can even ride them.

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations'

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations' - The show will see Game Of Thrones and Succession stars at the helm

The monstrous history and longevity of Godzilla

Why the legendary king of the monsters still resonates after nearly 70 years

Best Things Steve Rogers Did Before Becoming Captain America

Like a lot of comic book heroes, Marvel's Steve Rogers performed several impressive feats before becoming Captain America.

Welcome to Netflixland: the streamer’s plan to dominate Disney

In mid June, Netflix announced the locations of its first two Netflix Houses – “experiential entertainment venues” in vast shopping malls that are the exact opposite of the Netflix and Chill experience. Sited in former department stores at the King of Prussia Mall near Philadelphia and the Galleria Dallas mall, both occupy more than 100,000 square ...

Mary Earps breaks silence on Man United exit and says 'I don’t feel it aligns'

Goalkeeper Mary Earps has broken her silence after having her Manchester United exit confirmed on Saturday

Susan Tedeschi on the making of her long-awaited signature Telecaster and the next generation of blues guitar heroes

The blues powerhouse’s first signature Fender has been a long time coming. She explains why it has finally given her confidence in her guitar playing – and names the up-and-coming players she’s keeping an eye on

23 cameos you may have missed on 'Friends'

Everyone knows that Paul Rudd and Tom Selleck had cameos in Friends. While there's a core five that was the main focus of this show, many big-time actors popped up in various roles throughout the 10-season NBC hit sitcom.

The Most Underrated TV Shows Ever

Under-the-radar gems that never got the fanfare they deserved.

The Notebook star living with Alzheimer’s disease for five years

Jamie Oliver’s son Buddy, 13, lands own BBC cookery show

Buddy Oliver, the 13-year-old son of Jamie Oliver, has landed his own BBC cookery show. Cooking Buddies will see the would-be chef sharing his passion for cooking and demonstrating how to make dishes including spicy tomato pasta, pizza and crispy chicken. The show will feature “surprise appearances from the Oliver family” and will be co-produced by...

Buffy meets Dexter as Sarah Michelle Geller signs on for 'Dexter: Original Sin'

Sarah Michelle Geller has joined the cast of the "Dexter" prequel, which is slated to launch on Paramount Plus.

Iconic 70s singer marries fiancé after 47 years of being together

The 20 best Netflix original series

These are the 20 best original Netflix series. (Note: we said series, so one-off specials and things of that ilk do not count here.)

TV tonight: a powerful end to Suranne Jones’s witchcraft investigation

Suranne Jones: Investigating Witch Trials 9pm, Channel 4 How does the legacy of the Salem witch trials affect the lives of women today? Suranne Jones concludes her surprisingly moving and at times infuriating deep dive into the history of witches. She leaves Pendle for the US, where she pays her respects to the victims of the infamous Salem trials and speaks to feminist activist Laura Bates about exactly how such horrifying persecution of women...

20 ensemble casts packed with future stars

It’s always fascinating to look back at films and TV series that were filled with relative newcomers to Hollywood at the time of their release. It’s particularly fascinating to look at films that featured actors who would become big names to see how the roots of their stardom were often very much in evidence, even so early in their careers.

17 times stars took method acting way too far

17 times stars took method acting way too far - THE COUNTDOWN: Does making a movie really require recreating Al Pacino’s underwear, and sending Margot Robbie rats? Claudia Cox investigates

Alexa Chung, Venus Williams And More Attend The Serpentine Summer Party

Dozens of celebrities were in attendance at the legendary annual fundraising event in London.

Lewis Capaldi makes quiet return to Glastonbury after breaking down on stage

He's been pictured in the crowds.

Alexa Chung, Saffron Hocking And More Descend On Glastonbury 2024

All the festival fashion inspiration you need.

Barbie announces new Ken ‘Mojo Dojo Casa’ toy inspired by movie set

Barbie announces new Ken ‘Mojo Dojo Casa’ toy inspired by movie set - Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ premiered in July 2023

Find Me Falling - Official Trailer

After a failed comeback album, rock star John Allman escapes to a dreamy Mediterranean island, only to discover that his new cliffside home has an unfortunate notoriety that attracts unwanted visitors and an old flame.

Need your Swiftie fix after The Eras Tour? Here's how to watch Taylor Swift's documentary

Swift's documentary is the perfect thing to watch if you're missing the Taylor Swift action – here's how a VPN can help

Marvel Skins We Want In Fortnite

Here's an exploration of the extensive library of iconic and lesser-known Marvel characters that deserve a spot in Fortnite.

Coldplay bring Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna on stage for Glastonbury duet

Coldplay bring Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna on stage for Glastonbury duet - Arabic pop star performed several tracks with British band

Sean Penn says he felt 'misery' making movies for years. Then Dakota Johnson knocked on his door

Sean Penn says he felt 'misery' making movies for years. Then Dakota Johnson knocked on his door - Sean Penn says he hadn’t felt joy making a movie in 15 years